World-famous pop violinist Lindsey Stirling bursts back into the electronic instrumental scene with her new record, "Duality," an exploration of one's inner wisdom, personal strength, and the ever-shifting nature of identity.
The album is set to be out on June 14 through Concord Records and is commemorated by the March 9 premiere of one of its singles, "Eye Of The Untold Her," a track of whimsy and adventure that tackles self-doubt exacerbated by outside fears and the triumph that results in conquering it.
This new track is also accompanied by a new music video highlighting the fantastical themes of the song, directed by Stirling herself alongside Stephen Wayne Mallett, who has worked with other famed musical acts like Pentatonix and Olivia Rodrigo.
Listen to the new single and pre-save the upcoming album by clicking here or peep the "Eye of The Untold Her" MV below:
The new spring-electronic joint was produced by Stirling's frequent collaborator Mako, known for working on top-selling releases from "League of Legends" creator Riot Ganes, alongside being co-written by Steve Mazzaro, who has worked closely with multi-Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Of the glorious epic that is "Eye of The Untold Her," Stirling said: "If only we could all see our full potential; what we could become. I think we would amaze ourselves."
From her humble and challenging beginnings on the stages of America's Got Talent and Dancing with the Stars to her metamorphosis as a world-acclaimed instrumentalist, this statement underpins Lindsey's own journey as a musician and as an individual.
"However we let disappointment, momentary failure, and the opinions of others discourage us," she added. "Beyond what our minds can comprehend and what outside sources tell us, we all have an inner eye that can tell us where our truest course lies. Listening to that will help us find our richest life."
'Duality,' Lindsey Stirling's Reflection on Her Inner Conflicts
Stirling's forthcoming album comprises tracks produced and written by the likes of Graham Muron (Thirty Seconds to Mars, Skrillex) and Lucky West (Walk the Moon, Dreamers), and is an "exhibition" of the instrumentalist's masterful musicality and talent for developing emotionally expressive melodies.
The first half of "Duality" leans in on a grandiose portrayal of soundscapes inspired by Celtic and other international music, while the other half sees Stirling embrace originality away from the mainstream whilst still possessing the iconic pop sound she became famous for.
"Duality" is a sort of callback to her past works, including high-concept albums like her 2019 Billboard Chat-topping "Artemis" record, which cemented her expertise in approaching deep intricate questions through the whimsy of imaginative and fantastical sonic depictions.
"The title 'Duality' resonated with me deeply as it reflects the inner conflict I often experience," Lindsey said. "There are moments when I feel fearless and self-assured, contrasted sharply by times when self-doubt creeps in and I question my worth."
"Every day, I believe we engage in internal battles of duality," she continued. "We strive to discern which aspects to nurture, which to release and forgive, and which originate from our soul versus those imposed upon us.
According to the violinist, she distilled this dichotomous theme into "two distinct styles of music for each side of the album," evoking a "sense of magic" that can bring out the latent energies of people to live "boundlessly" through creation.
To date, "Duality" is shaping up to be Stirling's most sonically "audacious" and emotionally complex record.
Along with its announcement, the artist is set to release a new line of merch collection featuring butterfly-themed tote bags, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and signed Duality vinyl & CDs, which are all available now for pre-sale at https://lindseystirlingmerch.com.
